Fast Food = Sin tax? Good idea or not?
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Fast Food = Sin tax? Good idea or not?
| Thu, 05-01-2008 - 10:28am |
New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Tax On Fast Food
'Sin' Tax Could Help Fund Struggling Hospitals
'Sin' Tax Could Help Fund Struggling Hospitals
WINDSOR, N.J. (CBS) ― The sputtering economy has caused an increase in prices of many staples including gasoline, rice, ice cream, even beer. Now some lawmakers in New Jersey are considering taking food taxes a step further and install a

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I'm not much for increased taxes....
But...
I completely favor "sin tax" type propositions. Cigarrettes. Alcohol. No one "needs" that stuff..and no one "needs" fast food either. I have no problem with an extra percent being tacked on to fast food taxes.
I disagree with you, but I'm pretty sure
The problem I have with fast food tax, is the definition of fast food.
Fast food is taxed here too. I think drive thru or delivery food could be taxed at a higher rate.
I'm just sayin' I don't think it's a horrible idea. Then again, I think we should legalize pot and prostitution and tax the hell out of it...so I'm kooky like that!
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